Chad G. Koop - Cincinnati, OH
Attorney at Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co, LPA
Divorce, Dissolution, Collaborative Divorce Lawyers in Cincinnati, OH
120 E 8th St 3rd Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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18
Years
Experience
Cincinnati Divorce, Dissolution, Collaborative Divorce Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce, Dissolution, Collaborative Divorce
- Child Custody, Child Support
- Spousal Support (Ohio), Maintenance (Kentucky)
- Post Decree Modifications and Enforcement (Support, Custody, Contempt)
- Juvenile Court Matters (Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Paternity)
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Mediation
Attorney Information
Overview
As a Partner at Stagnaro Hannigan Koop Co., LPA, Chad G. Koop represents clients in Ohio and Northern Kentucky in matters of family law, including divorce, dissolution, collaborative divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, maintenance, post-decree modifications and enforcement, juvenile court matters, and mediation. While he is an experienced, successful trial lawyer, he also works with clients to find solutions to their problems before they are forced into the courtroom.
Chad received his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in 2005, and then went on to complete his Juris Doctorate at the University of Dayton School of Law in 2008. Chad guides many families in Ohio and Northern Kentucky through their divorce, custody and family law matters. Chad focuses his practice in family law matters in Hamilton, Clermont, Warren and Butler Counties in Ohio; and in Kenton, Campbell and Boone Counties in Kentucky.
As a domestic relations and family law attorney, Chad thrives on helping people by finding creative solutions that fit their unique situations. His extended experience in the practice area and dedication to client interaction are major contributors to his continued success. He works very hard to develop a strategy catered to the client's individual needs and goals. Chad is confident and prepared to zealously advocate for his client's interests in the most complex, challenging, and high conflict situations.
While the majority of Chad's practice is spent in the courtroom litigating, he believes it is important to educate his clients on options to resolve conflicts outside of court. Through Chad's experience in practicing collaborative law and mediation, he has been able to help people respectfully negotiate creative resolutions, designed to meet their interests and objectives, in a manner that would be very difficult, if not impossible, for a court to do through traditional litigation.
Chad is recognized by the Ohio Supreme Court as a domestic relations mediator and a parenting coordinator. Chad completed the necessary training to be a parenting coordinator to better assist his clients involved in parenting coordination or who may be considering parenting coordination, but he is not actively accepting parenting coordination cases at this time.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2019-2022
- American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Ohio, 2016
Other Sources of Feedback About Chad G. Koop
Included on the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Dayton School of Law,
Dayton,
Ohio, 2008
J.D.
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University of Dayton School of Law,
Dayton,
Ohio, 2008
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Non Legal Education
- University of Kentucky, 2005
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Hamilton County Family Law Clinic (2017-present)
- Clermont County Family Law Clinic (2016- present)
- Dayton Public Schools Conflict Mediation Program (2007-2008)
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2008
- Kentucky, 2009
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2009
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cincinnati Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar association
- Northern Kentucky Bar Association
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